Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Smelling.
Smelling - as a noun
The act of perceiving the odor of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smell7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perception16sensing8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smelling - as an adjective satellite
(used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous
Example: "The hall was redolent of floor wax"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
redolent9Smelling - as a verb
To sense a smell or smells.
Example: "I can smell fresh bread."
Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.
Example: "Her feet smell of cheese."
(without a modifier) to smell bad; to stink.
Example: "Ew, this stuff smells."
To have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savour.
Example: "A report smells of calumny."
To exercise sagacity.
To detect or perceive; often with out.
To give heed to.
Example Sentences
"She is smelling the perfume before buying it."
"The dog is smelling the ground to find a scent."
"I can't stop smelling this delicious food."
"He was caught smelling his friend's socks."
"The baby is smelling the new toy."
Word Game Points
Is SMELLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smelling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SMELLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SMELLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smelling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSMELLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SMELLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smelling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSMELLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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